By volume, polished imports declined 19% to 735,000 carats,
with the average price increasing 15% to $2,113 per carat.

Rough imports more than doubled to $33 million from $13
million a year ago, while rough exports grew to $124 million from $16 million. Net rough imports stood at negative $91 million, compared with
negative $2 million a year ago.

The US net diamond account — total rough and polished
imports minus total exports — fell 70% to $85 million.